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Duct-Taped Banana by Maurizio Cattelan Sells for $6.2 Million at Sotheby’s Auction

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Banana Ductape

Introduction A banana taped to a wall is again shaking up the art world, fetching a staggering $6.2 million at a New York Sotheby’s auction. Named Comedian, the tongue-in-cheek piece by the Italian conceptual artist Maurizio Cattelan is a touchstone of the insanity, and genius, of modern art. Debuting at Art Basel Miami Beach in […]

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Adani’s Energy Revolution Gallery at Science Museum, London Faces Scrutiny Amid Bribery Allegations

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In March 2024, the Science Museum in London opened “Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery,” a permanent exhibition about the global shift to renewable energy. Sponsored by Adani Green Energy, the gallery showcases developments in sustainable technologies and emphasises the company’s commitment to green initiatives. But a recent development has tarnished this link. On

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What Makes Tomie Ohtake’s Abstract Art So Timeless?

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Tomie Ohtake seated in her studio, wearing black clothing and glasses, smiling gently. Behind her are vibrant abstract paintings, including a red canvas with subtle tonal variations and a blue canvas featuring a bold red curved form, reflecting her signature style of abstract expressionism.

Introduction Tomie Ohtake (1913-2015) is one of the known Brazilian modernist artists. Best known for her abstract expressionist pieces, Ohtake’s artistic practice spanned painting, sculpture and printmaking, fusing the cultural legacies of both her native Japan and her adopted home in Brazil. Her career lasted for more than sixty years, relieving her of interest in

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René Magritte’s Empire of Light Sets Auction Record at $121.2 Million

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Believed to be the highest price for a work of Surrealism sold at auction, Empire of Light—one of René Magritte’s most iconic works—has set the record among other artworks with its sale for $121.2 million at Christie’s in New York on November 20, 2024. Not only does the milestone make this painting the most expensive

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Orange Tree to Launch Two New Furniture Collections at the Raw Collaborative 2024 Edition

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Orange Tree Startles at the Raw Collaborative 2024 The leading home-grown lifestyle brand, Orange Tree will unveil two new, dynamic and distinct furniture collections ‘Abacus’ and ‘David’ at the much-awaited Raw Collaborative 2024 edition from December 5th to 8th at the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gandhi Nagar. The collections will be showcased at

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Here’s Why We Love Federal Architecture Style!

Architecture, Room For More Art /

Everything You Must Know About Federal Architecture Style After the American Revolution, a new style of architecture was born in 1780-1830. It was at its peak in 1785-1815. Federal style architecture is also called Adamesque architecture, alluding to English architect, Robert Adam. It was Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Latrobe, and their contemporaries who modified Palladian architecture

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Schelling Architecture Foundation Revokes Prize from James Bridle Over Support for Boycott of Israeli Institutions

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James Bridle, a British artist and writer, seated in a minimalist workspace with books and artwork in the background, looking contemplative.

The Schelling Architecture Foundation, a leading German institution awarding contributions to architectural theory, has rescinded its biennial award from British artist and writer James Bridle. Bridle, a prominent supporter of a cultural boycott of Israeli institutions, characterized the decision announced just two days prior to the award ceremony as punitive. In June 2024, Bridle of

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8 Signs To Look Out For In Mediterranean Revival Architecture

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Everything to Know About Mediterranean Revival Style Architecture The 19th century saw the introduction of Mediterranean Revival architecture in the Northern American states. It has multiple features borrowed from Moorish architecture, Venetian Gothic architecture, Beaux-Arts, Italian Renaissance, French Colonial, Spanish Renaissance, and Spanish Colonial architecture. It was the newest fashion in the 1920s and 1930s,

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